General Information

Banking and Currency

New Zealand operates a decimal currency system. Most internationally recognised currencies can be exchanged easily at banks, hotels and international airports upon presentation of your passport. Normal banking hours are Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 4.30pm. Most banks are closed on weekends and public holidays.

Climate and Clothing

It will be winter in Nelson and the weather is likely to be variable. The days are likely to be clear, sunny and cold with colder night time temperatures.
For further information on Nelson, see the following web page and related link:www.nelson.co.nz

Airport Departure Tax
A departure tax has to be paid from some airports when you leave New Zealand.

Insurance
Delegates are reminded of the need to take out their own travel and loss of deposit insurance, to extend where necessary any private policies for personal items in their luggage, and to arrange appropriate medical cover. It is recommended that delegates obtain comprehensive travel insurance, including cover for advanced deposits that may be forfeited through inability to travel at the last minute.

Passports and Visas
All visitors to New Zealand require a valid passport. A number of countries have reciprocal arrangements whereby a visa is not required for visits shorter than three months. If a transit stop is required in Australia, a transit visa for Australia may be required for travellers from some countries. Please check your own circumstances, and where necessary, apply for a visa not less than three months prior to your departure.
Participants should go to http://www.immigration.govt.nz/ to download the visitor visa application form, locate details of the office to lodge applications and relevant visa fees and how to pay these.

Disclaimer

The information contained on the conference website is correct at the time of publishing. The Conference Organising Committee and The Conference Company reserve the right to alter or delete items from the conference and/or social programme and to alter or delete information supplied on the conference website on accommodation, venues, prices and all other information contained herein. The Conference Organising Committee and The Conference Company shall not be liable for any cost or damage arising from any action based on the information published.